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Definition of Corinthian - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
historyTECH pertaining to the ancient city of CorinthTECH
- The Corinthian artifacts were displayed in the museum.
2.
architectureTECH having ornate classical-column details used in building decorationTECH
- The building featured Corinthian columns at the entrance.
3.
sportsDated UK related to amateur gentleman sports eventsDated UK
- The Corinthian race was open only to amateurs.
Noun
1.
inhabitantperson from the city of Corinth
- She met a Corinthian during her travels in Greece.
2.
Corinthian orderTECH style of ancient Greek architectureTECH
- The building was designed in the Corinthian style.
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style of ancient Greek architecture
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Origin of Corinthian
Greek, Korinthos (a city in Greece)
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Composite ordern.
architectureRoman column style mixing Corinthian and Ionic features
compositeadj.
architecturerelating to a style mixing Ionic and Corinthian
helixn.
architecturedecorative spiral in Corinthian capitals
campanan.
Corinthian capitalthe main part of a Corinthian capital
modillionn.
Corinthian orderornamental bracket under a cornice in Corinthian order
Examples of Corinthian in a sentence
The Corinthian columns were beautifully crafted. She studied the Corinthian architecture in her history class. The ancient temple was adorned with Corinthian capitals. Architects often choose Corinthian styles for their elegance. He participated in a Corinthian sailing event. The club hosted a Corinthian tennis tournament.
A Corinthian guided us through the ancient ruins. The Corinthian shared stories of his hometown. The museum features a Corinthian from ancient Greece. A Corinthian was discovered at the excavation site.
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- French:corinthien, Corinthien, ...
- German:korinthisch, Korinther, ...
- Italian:corinzi, corinzio, ...
- Spanish:corintio, de estilo corintio, ...
- Portuguese:coríntio, ornamental, ...
- Chinese:科林斯的, 科林斯人, ...
- Japanese:コリントの, コリント人, ...
- Arabic:كُورِنْثِيّ, كورنثي, ...
- Hebrew:קוֹרִינְתִּי, קוֹרִינְתִּי, ...
- Russian:коринфский, коринфянин, ...
- Ukrainian:коринфський, коринфянин, ...
- Hindi:कोरिंथियन, कोरिंथियन शैली, ...
Definition of corinthian - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sportsDated UK amateur athleteDated UK
- The event was open to all Corinthians.
2.
sailingDated sailboat owner who races their own boatDated
- The corinthian won the regatta with skill.
Adjective
1.
ornate styleTECH elaborate or ornate in style, especially in reference to architectureTECH
- The building featured Corinthian capitals richly carved with acanthus leaves.
2.
luxuryDated characterized by luxury or eleganceDated
- The room had a Corinthian opulence.
Origin of corinthian
Latin, Corinthius (of Corinth)
Examples of corinthian in a sentence
The club was founded by a group of Corinthians. Corinthians gathered for the annual sports festival. The corinthian navigated the choppy waters expertly. Every corinthian dreams of winning the cup. The Corinthian columns were stunning. The Corinthian design added elegance to the room.
The Corinthian decor was breathtakingly beautiful. She wore a Corinthian gown to the gala.
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- French:athlète amateur, orné, ...
- German:Amateursportler, verziert, ...
- Italian:dilettante, corinzio, ...
- Spanish:corintio, ornamentado, ...
- Portuguese:atleta amador, coríntio, ...
- Chinese:业余运动员, 华丽的, ...
- Japanese:アマチュア選手, 華麗な様式で, ...
- Arabic:رياضي هاوٍ, كُورِنثِي, ...
- Hebrew:חוֹבֵב, קוֹרִינְתִּי, ...
- Russian:любитель, богато украшенный, ...
- Ukrainian:аматор, коринфський, ...
- Hindi:शौकिया खिलाड़ी, अलंकृत शैली में, ...
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